Boggy fells, greasy rock on the way down, mile after mile on your feet — the moments you most want a walking pole are exactly when a full-length one is a pain to carry. This foldable trekking pole solves the trade-off: it collapses to just 36 cm for your rucksack, extends to 130 cm on the trail, and locks solid with a 3-in-1 safety system that holds firm under pressure yet releases with a single press of a button.

Why This Pole Earns Its Place in Your Pack

✓ 7075 aviation-grade aluminium alloy shaft — the same alloy grade used in aerospace, giving an excellent strength-to-weight ratio without bulking out your kit.

✓ 3-in-1 safety locking system — a wire connection, safety lock with adjustment screw, and reinforced ring with steel column all work together so the pole can't collapse unexpectedly on steep ground.

✓ Adjustable 110–130 cm length — precision scale markings on the shaft let you set the exact height for your stride and the terrain underfoot.

✓ Folds down to 36 cm — small enough to clip to the outside of a rucksack or drop inside it without eating up space.

✓ EVA ergonomic handle with nylon wrist strap — the foam grip soaks up vibration and sweat, whilst the two-tone nylon strap keeps the pole secure on descents.

✓ Tungsten-titanium steel tip — bites into hard rock, compacted soil and paved paths where ordinary steel tips skate about.

✓ Detachable snow/mud basket included — threads onto the tip to stop the pole sinking into mud, snow or soft ground — a genuine essential for British trails.

Where to Use This Hiking Pole

Built for hiking, trekking and trail walking across every terrain type — mountain paths, forest tracks, rocky descents, snowy winter conditions and long-distance walking routes alike. It's light enough for day hikes and rambles, tough enough for multi-day backpacking, and equally suited to Nordic walking or simply steadying yourself on uneven ground.

How the Folding and Locking System Works

To extend, pull each section outwards — the concealed lock pops up automatically once the section reaches position, clicking it firmly into place. Then set your preferred height using the scale markings on the shaft, taking care not to extend beyond the Stop logo. To collapse, press and hold the button on each section and push inwards. The three-layer safety system (wire connection + safety lock + reinforced ring) keeps the pole rigid under load, yet lets it fold away cleanly when you're done. Please note: this listing is for one pole — order two if you'd like a full pair.

How It Compares

Setting Up and Using It

If you're heading into mud or snow, thread the snow basket onto the tip before setting off. Extend each section to your preferred height on the precision scale — always stopping before the Stop logo — and slip your hand through the wrist strap before any descent. When you're finished, press each section's button to retract, fold the pole down to 36 cm, and secure it with the included accessories for storage or travel.

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the shaft and handle down with a clean, damp cloth after each walk, and clear any mud or grit from the tip and basket before packing away — hardly optional given the state of most UK footpaths. Check the locking mechanism from time to time to make sure it engages firmly; if it ever feels loose, snug it up with the adjustment screw. Store somewhere cool and dry away from prolonged damp to keep the aluminium shaft free of corrosion.

Product Specifications

What's in the Box

1 × Foldable Trekking Pole